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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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